The Latest Breaking News from All-Star Weekend

Zach LaVine may irk you by skipping the NBA dunk contest, but All-Star weekend means so much more to him now

“I’ve always prided myself as an exciting player.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2022

LeBron James Clears Air, Says He Sees Himself With Lakers for ‘As Long As He Can Play’

After raising some eyebrows during All-Star weekend, the Lakers star made clear that he wants to be in L.A. for as long as possible.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26, 2022

Key focuses for Bulls out of All-Star break: Managing Zach LaVine’s knee, integrating Tristan Thompson

CHICAGO — After the stars exited Cleveland, the dunk contest controversy died down and NBA All-Star Weekend officially drew to a close, plenty of questions remain about the final stretch of the Chicago Bulls season.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 23, 2022

All-Star Saturday night: Rockets rookie Jalen Green competes in NBA slam dunk contest

After an elite showing in the Rising Stars tournament at All-Star Weekend, Rockets rookie Jalen Green now hopes to win the NBA’s slam dunk contest. Here’s our live blog to watch his progress.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 19, 2022

Sixers center Joel Embiid is confident in his MVP case: ‘The way I’ve been playing speaks for itself’

CLEVELAND — Joel Embiid arrived at All-Star Weekend at the top of the race for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. And when asked to make his case at Saturday’s Media Day, the 76ers’ center said “the way I’ve been playing speaks for itself.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 19, 2022

Rockets, NBA Twitter react as Jalen Green puts on a Rising Stars show

His team lost in a heartbreaker, but Rockets rookie Jalen Green put on an absolute show in the NBA’s Rising Stars tournament at All-Star Weekend. Here’s how fans reacted to Friday’s showing.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 19, 2022

Clear Play: Looking ahead to potential NBA conference winners

Setting up the second half of the NBA season as All-Star Weekend kicks off

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 18, 2022

NBA All-Star weekend: How to watch Josh Giddey, Patty Mills and all the game's biggest stars

The best of the NBA's best will convene in Cleveland this weekend for the annual All-Star festivities, and a number of Aussies will be taking centre stage.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022

Bulls prepared to continue the winning push after the All-Star break

The sacrifices have been many for the Bulls, as the league pauses for All-Star Weekend. Don’t expect the asking price for winning to change after the break, either. Coach Billy Donovan won’t allow it, and veteran DeMar DeRozan won’t stand for it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2022

Interview: Clyde Drexler on NBA’s 2022 All-Star Weekend, Rockets’ rebuild, and beyond

Rockets legend and Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler shares his perspective on Jalen Green and the dunk contest, as well as the status of Houston’s ongoing franchise rebuild in 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2022